One Thing: Earn Your Scroll

Name: One Thing: Earn Your Scroll
Rating: 4.7 (763 reviews)
Author: One Thing LTD

App Blocker & Habit Builder

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

763 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

One Thing LTD
Language

EN
English
Size

151.9
MB

iPhone

One Thing: Build life-changing habits using your phone addiction. Transform your relationship with your phone and build lasting habits with One Thing, the revolutionary productivity app that blocks your distractions until you complete one meaningful activity each day. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All features listed below require an active subscription after the free trial period. HOW IT WORKS (Subscription Required) Every morning, choose ONE meaningful activity from our curated selection: exercise, reading, meditation, deep work, studying, social connection, business development, instrument practice, walking, running, journaling, or cleaning. Once selected, One Thing blocks your most distracting apps until you complete your chosen activity. SMART APP BLOCKING (Subscription Required) • Family Controls Integration: Uses iOS Screen Time technology to block apps at the system level • Customizable Blocking: Choose which apps to block based on your personal distractions • Flexible Scheduling: Set up weekly routines or choose daily activities • Emergency Unlock: Quick access when you absolutely need your apps AI-POWERED VERIFICATION (Subscription Required) • Camera Verification: Take a photo to prove you completed your activity • Smart Recognition: Our AI analyzes your photo to confirm completion • Flexible Proof: Works with any activity — from gym workouts to reading sessions PROGRESS TRACKING & MOTIVATION (Subscription Required) • Streak Counter: Build momentum with daily completion tracking • Activity Calendar: Visual representation of your consistency • Progress Analytics: See your growth over time with detailed statistics • Milestone Celebrations: Get notified at key achievement points SEAMLESS INTEGRATION (Subscription Required) • Background Processing: Works even when the app is closed • Data Sync: Your progress syncs across all your devices • Privacy First: All data stays on your device PERFECT FOR • Students looking to improve study habits • Professionals seeking better work-life balance • Fitness enthusiasts building consistent routines • Anyone struggling with phone addiction • People wanting to develop new skills or hobbies • Families teaching healthy technology use WHY ONE THING WORKS Unlike traditional habit trackers that just remind you, One Thing creates real consequences for inaction. Your phone becomes your accountability partner, blocking the very distractions that prevent you from achieving your goals. It's not about willpower — it's about creating an environment that supports your success. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Payment: Charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Management: You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings • No Commitment: Cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onethingapp.framer.website/privacy-policy

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

763 Ratings

Love this - hope they add new blocks!
09/25/2025

Aproporpoise
This app not only broke me from the wake-up-scroll trap, it also helped me have little to no desire to open most of these apps. I find that I am less interested in my usual scroll activities after completing my One Thing, and it’s set me up for good habits the rest of the day. Love the streak, and the initial blocks. It would be awesome to have a block for chores! Dishes/laundry/cleaning or one for meal prep / cooking / a healthy meals. Thanks for creating this! Keep it up!
Love this - hope they add new blocks!
09/25/2025

Aproporpoise

This app not only broke me from the wake-up-scroll trap, it also helped me have little to no desire to open most of these apps. I find that I am less interested in my usual scroll activities after completing my One Thing, and it’s set me up for good habits the rest of the day. Love the streak, and the initial blocks. It would be awesome to have a block for chores! Dishes/laundry/cleaning or one for meal prep / cooking / a healthy meals. Thanks for creating this! Keep it up!
Unnecessary aggression within the app.
11/13/2025

Justin09111
I’ll give the app this: it’s decently effective at breaking scrolling and social media habits, but it has a really huge flaw. Whenever the app, even if it’s wrong, detects you’re “lying” and not actually doing your daily task, it throws unnecessarily disrespectful insults at you. A few days ago, I had taken a picture of myself to demonstrate the task I was doing, and it had told me I was incorrect. That’s fine, but then it followed with insulting my appearance and even poked fun at certain facial features I had which apparently, according it’s commentary, made me look like “a mess.” Today, I took a picture of a new productivity calendar I had set up for myself to help with organizing my side hustle, under the category “work on business.” Not only did it say I was lying, which I wasn’t, but it also starting making fun of the information I had on my calendar and began mock the goals I had down in a very derogatory way.If you want an app to break scrolling habits, go find another because this one will only insult you, even if the AI itself, not you, produces a false negative.

Developer Response
Hi Justin, Thank you for taking the time to write this, and we’re genuinely sorry for that experience. That kind of language or personal commentary is not what we want users to feel when using One Thing.The AI feedback system is meant to be motivating, not disrespectful, and it’s clear we missed the mark here. We’re actively reviewing this behavior and adjusting the tone to ensure it’s constructive and supportive, especially in cases of false negatives.If you’re open to it, please email us at jason@tryonething.app so we can look into this more closely. Your feedback is taken seriously, and we appreciate you calling this out.Once again we really do apologize for your experience.
Unnecessary aggression within the app.
11/13/2025

Justin09111

I’ll give the app this: it’s decently effective at breaking scrolling and social media habits, but it has a really huge flaw. Whenever the app, even if it’s wrong, detects you’re “lying” and not actually doing your daily task, it throws unnecessarily disrespectful insults at you. A few days ago, I had taken a picture of myself to demonstrate the task I was doing, and it had told me I was incorrect. That’s fine, but then it followed with insulting my appearance and even poked fun at certain facial features I had which apparently, according it’s commentary, made me look like “a mess.” Today, I took a picture of a new productivity calendar I had set up for myself to help with organizing my side hustle, under the category “work on business.” Not only did it say I was lying, which I wasn’t, but it also starting making fun of the information I had on my calendar and began mock the goals I had down in a very derogatory way.If you want an app to break scrolling habits, go find another because this one will only insult you, even if the AI itself, not you, produces a false negative.
Developer Response Jan 12
Hi Justin, Thank you for taking the time to write this, and we’re genuinely sorry for that experience. That kind of language or personal commentary is not what we want users to feel when using One Thing.The AI feedback system is meant to be motivating, not disrespectful, and it’s clear we missed the mark here. We’re actively reviewing this behavior and adjusting the tone to ensure it’s constructive and supportive, especially in cases of false negatives.If you’re open to it, please email us at jason@tryonething.app so we can look into this more closely. Your feedback is taken seriously, and we appreciate you calling this out.Once again we really do apologize for your experience.
Love the app.
09/17/2025

djatoiod
I love the app. Please add the option to add multiple blocks though. For instance blocked till I study, and another for block for reading. You could still keep the name because I know that’s the premise of the app but I find it very frustrating to only have one block available.
Love the app.
09/17/2025

djatoiod

I love the app. Please add the option to add multiple blocks though. For instance blocked till I study, and another for block for reading. You could still keep the name because I know that’s the premise of the app but I find it very frustrating to only have one block available.
Buggy
11/20/2025

A. Zhuravlev
The app helps a lot with time management. To be honest the idea is hella great. I bought the subscription and the first week was great, but during the next week bugs started to show themselves, blocks stopped working or the one thing timer sets itself some random work time. Today it even started by itself and didn’t record it anywhere. Blocks are gone and I didn’t even do the one thing. For the discomfort I’m putting the 3 stars, waiting for the bug fixes after which we’ll see.

Developer Response
Hey! Thanks for the honest review and for sticking with the app despite the issues. You’re right, what you’re describing isn’t acceptable behavior.We’re actively fixing bugs related to timers and blocking logic, and feedback like this helps us prioritize exactly what needs attention. Please reach out to jason@tryonething.app so we can look into your specific case.We really appreciate you giving us another chance while we improve things.
Buggy
11/20/2025

A. Zhuravlev

The app helps a lot with time management. To be honest the idea is hella great. I bought the subscription and the first week was great, but during the next week bugs started to show themselves, blocks stopped working or the one thing timer sets itself some random work time. Today it even started by itself and didn’t record it anywhere. Blocks are gone and I didn’t even do the one thing. For the discomfort I’m putting the 3 stars, waiting for the bug fixes after which we’ll see.
Developer Response Jan 12
Hey! Thanks for the honest review and for sticking with the app despite the issues. You’re right, what you’re describing isn’t acceptable behavior.We’re actively fixing bugs related to timers and blocking logic, and feedback like this helps us prioritize exactly what needs attention. Please reach out to jason@tryonething.app so we can look into your specific case.We really appreciate you giving us another chance while we improve things.

Major Improvements to the app in this update. We fixed some small minor bugs with regards to App Limits. Among other things we have: We have also added a feedback board for everyone to request features. Added custom One Thing Blocking Times Beyond day 21 in the custom plan - users now have different level to achieve We also added better crash reporting to help us make the app more reliable

Version 1.12

Jan 27

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Ratings & Reviews

Love this - hope they add new blocks!

Unnecessary aggression within the app.

Love the app.

Buggy

What’s New

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